~ Because the Economic Council is the only organization dedicated to supporting primary employers in the Longmont area.~ Because the Economic Council is dedicated to providing value added services to its primary employers.~ Because the Economic Council offers programs and services designed to meet the needs of primary employers such as workforce development, community recognition, advocacy, trade, financing and interaction with other primary employers.~ As a resource for information, government assistance, professional services, community involvement.~ This investment in your community is based on a shared vision that a healthy primary industry sector means a healthy local economy and a better business environment.
Leona Stoecker is the Membership Director for the Economic Council. As a former Mayor and Economic Council Board Member, Leona has a wealth of information about the community and about the benefits of belonging to our organization.
Economic Development, in its early days, was considered industrial development. And while that is still true, it is archaic because we work with service companies as well as manufacturers in growing the economy.